Beautiful deep red semi-double flowers with conspicuous stamens. Glossy dark green leaves. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Camellia japonica ‘Mars’
Beautiful deep red semi-double flowers with conspicuous stamens. Glossy dark green leaves.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Camellia |
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Species | japonica |
Varietry | 'Mars' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Acidic, Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 3m |
Family | Theaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded, Upright, Open |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Mulch to keep roots cool, In dry weather hose down trunk daily |
Border | Border, Specimen, Pot |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Scale, Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Feed, Dead heading |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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